Mac Machine relies on Matsuura machines with multi-pallet systems to reduce set-up times and cutting cycles for parts such as this aerospace component machined from a solid aluminum billet. Mac ...
The concept of lights-out production—streamlining processes with the aid of robotics and automation—doesn’t discount the need for people. Fabco-Air (and Festo) is aggressively moving to lean, ...
Early adopters of lights-out concepts are now learning to scale autonomous production. Siemens’ Xcelerator platform is one solution helping manufacturers make headway. As manufacturing companies ...